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Screening for dizziness and balance problems can help identify those at risk of falling and allow for interventions to prevent falls and injuries. This session discusses the benefits of dizziness and balance screenings for seniors, including early detection of balance problems, improved quality of life, prevention of falls, and peace of mind. 

This course was recorded at the 2023 ASHA Convention in Boston (session 1884).

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Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Complete dizziness and balance screenings for at-risk populations
• Explain the CDC's algorithm for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention
• Integrate fall risk education into clinical care for all patients

Presenter Information

Melissa Newell, AuD, CCC-SLP, is a clinical assistant professor at Purdue University and has been a member of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences since 2015. She received her BA in Speech & Hearing Sciences in 1994 and an MA in audiology in 1996, both from Indiana University. Her AuD degree was awarded from the University of Florida in 2005. Dr. Newell is the instructor for “Vestibular Assessment & Rehabilitation” and supervises graduate students in the Purdue Clinic, providing hearing and vestibular care for adult and pediatric patents.

Disclosures:

• Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology at Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Purdue University
• Faculty work at Purdue University

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: November 2023
End date: April 21, 2030

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).